I've always disliked Suarez (well, at least since the 2010 World Cup), so I feel vindicated.

Also, I'm getting tired of players on pretty good teams complaining that they need to be transferred to Champions League teams or teams that will win the title. If Suarez stays at Liverpool and Liverpool makes another good acquisition or two, it's not that far-fetched to think that Liverpool could get one of the CL places. I mean, they won the CL not that long ago. It's not like Suarez is stuck at Sunderland or something. It just seems like some players want to skip the part of the process that requires them to fight to elevate their current team to the level they want to get to and prefer just joining up with a team that's already more or less guaranteed a place in the CL.

largegarlic wrote:I've always disliked Suarez (well, at least since the 2010 World Cup), so I feel vindicated.

Also, I'm getting tired of players on pretty good teams complaining that they need to be transferred to Champions League teams or teams that will win the title. If Suarez stays at Liverpool and Liverpool makes another good acquisition or two, it's not that far-fetched to think that Liverpool could get one of the CL places. I mean, they won the CL not that long ago. It's not like Suarez is stuck at Sunderland or something. It just seems like some players want to skip the part of the process that requires them to fight to elevate their current team to the level they want to get to and prefer just joining up with a team that's already more or less guaranteed a place in the CL.

That's just the way it is. Figo moved to Madrid from Barca. Guys constantly play for multiple big teams in Italy (Zlatan, Balotelli, Inzaghi, etc.)

Liverpool won the European Cup in 2005, that is an eternity ago in football terms. Rafa>Brendan Rodgers. Of course, Rafa had won something with Valecia before he moved to Liverpool.

For Arsenal fans 2005 sure is a long time ago. A bunch of seasons finishing 3rd or 4th, far from challenging for the title. 3 lost cup finals. Since 2005 Liverpool have won the FA cup, League Cup, nearly won the league in 2009 and appeared in another Champions League final and FA cup final. The last four years has been a struggle but the condescension from the Arsenal fans is amusing.

IamtheWaris wrote:For Arsenal fans 2005 sure is a long time ago. A bunch of seasons finishing 3rd or 4th, far from challenging for the title. 3 lost cup finals. Since 2005 Liverpool have won the FA cup, League Cup, nearly won the league in 2009 and appeared in another Champions League final and FA cup final. The last four years has been a struggle but the condescension from the Arsenal fans is amusing.

Arsenal fans are quickly rising the charts of my most hated supporters

IamtheWaris wrote:For Arsenal fans 2005 sure is a long time ago. A bunch of seasons finishing 3rd or 4th, far from challenging for the title. 3 lost cup finals. Since 2005 Liverpool have won the FA cup, League Cup, nearly won the league in 2009 and appeared in another Champions League final and FA cup final. The last four years has been a struggle but the condescension from the Arsenal fans is amusing.

I'm just counterbalancing the self-righteousness that is Liverpool fans m.o. Condescension? Do me a favor. How many ex-Liverpool players how come out in the press in the past couple of weeks and questioned why Suarez would want to make a "sideways" move to Arsenal? This pretty much speaks for itself:

I always try to temper my expectations as far as the US national team goes, but holy crap, they might finally be legit. Johannson looked very good, and even though the other new guy, Brooks, struggled a bit with Dzeko, I thought he looked good generally and has huge potential.

If they had more talent on the back-end, I'd be much more excited. As it stands now, they have a lot of talent up front (what?!) and Johannsson looked really, really good...great first touch, skill on the ball, dangerous...I'll be following that kid for sure.

Rylan wrote:The backline doesn't need the best talent to be effective. If it molds into a unit, they can overcome their talent deficiency.

Howard seemingly makes a few huge saves a game which obviously helps the backline. Also, if the front 6 can keep possesion that obviously takes the pressure off the back four.

A lot of excellent performances. Jozy's first goal never goes in a couple of years ago. Lots to be excited about with this team.

Jozy has matured a great amount since his first USMNT appearance. He is a commanding presence now and is showing the abilities that was expected he would develop. Bradley continues to improve and is easily (in my opinion) the best player on the team. With the supporting cast of the front 6, a cohesive back line, with a world class keeper backstopping and I feel this team is going to be a tough out for any team in the world. This team has transformed into a much better team since the Belgium smack down and has been excelling and getting better ever since.

Rylan wrote:The backline doesn't need the best talent to be effective. If it molds into a unit, they can overcome their talent deficiency.

Howard seemingly makes a few huge saves a game which obviously helps the backline. Also, if the front 6 can keep possesion that obviously takes the pressure off the back four.

A lot of excellent performances. Jozy's first goal never goes in a couple of years ago. Lots to be excited about with this team.

Jozy has matured a great amount since his first USMNT appearance. He is a commanding presence now and is showing the abilities that was expected he would develop. Bradley continues to improve and is easily (in my opinion) the best player on the team. With the supporting cast of the front 6, a cohesive back line, with a world class keeper backstopping and I feel this team is going to be a tough out for any team in the world. This team has transformed into a much better team since the Belgium smack down and has been excelling and getting better ever since.

I feel like Bradley has been the most important player on this team since WC 2010 maybe even earlier.

I guess I'll be watching some Sunderland games this season to watch Jozy. As well, AZ if they are ever on tv. Howard is very good but he does seem to have problems with shots from distance more and more. The examples that come to mind are more for Everton than the U.S. Klinsmann has made them much harder to beat. Plus, the team has a never say die attitude as evidenced by all the comebacks and late wins. That is something you can't fake and will be invaluable come next summer.